Doggin it in the am

Well, you can see how exciting the life of a college professor is! These darn dogs think they own the bed. I'm lucky to carve out a place. Nathan took this photo as proof. One might think that a guy would fight for his place in the bedroom, but 'taint so. Dogs rule, men drool.

Awesome Ameilia

...and the Whos from Whosville were there!

Christmas with my sissy's family

Stephanie


















Chris and Tam
















Morgan























Sue with her grand-girls...Morgan and Amelia

Surviving

With a little help from my friends!

Singing Happy Birthday to Kira

Kira's 21st Birthday

Soccer and Dogs

Connor playing in one of his final games at Pavillian and below he is playing in Perry. Little towns that are not far from us. Then you see Stella and Rudy when they are snuggeling and not nipping at each other. Finally, Rudy in his Schnauzer-cut looking very proud.

MORE HALLOWEEN FUN

My nephew Christopher and great-niece Peyton yuck it up.







My niece Stephanie, and great-niece Morgan (who is Christopher's older daughter, and then great-niece Amelia (Steph's daughter)













Chris, Steph, Peyton, Morgan and Ameilia.

Cutest Witch Ever!

Morgan

Great Nieces!

Amelia Awesome. My niece Stephanie and her husband Erik's daughter. My sister Susie and brother-in-law Bob are two happy grands

If these little girlies are not the cutest ever! Sisters Morgan and Peyton my nephew Christopher and his wife Tammy's daughters.

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The Shovel from the OTO group

I have had this photo and I just remembered to post it. This is my Going Away Gift from Oto. Gareth, one of the oto crew who has since depated, was came to us via South Africa and was freaked out that we were moving to the "snow belt". Well after some talking, hashing, maneuvering, scheming, etc my dear friend Shelley Witt managed to get YOHO "branded" with the Logo. (No mean feat). Then after another huge effort the YOHO was shipped to us here in Geneseo, where it now has a place of honor in my office. Now do not tell facilities services, as I am most likely in violation of several rules, but there it is, on my office wall. THANK YOU ALL in Oto. The card and greetings were so sweet and I miss you all.

Published again !

http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/features/first_person/2008/10/16_spencer.shtml

Rich blue autumn sky infused with sunshine
Warm, dry air radiates into my being
Leaves of scarlet and golden yellow with green mixed in
Paint a tapestry as a dog barks off in the distance

An airplane’s engine reminds me of my childhood
Out west the Black Hills will tremble under a snowy blanket tonight
And part of me will pine away for a secret life there
That of a poet, alone and without an obligation whatsoever

But the song of Western New York pulls me back to my reality
One filled with family ties
Excitement and challenges abound
As I dream of PahaSapa

About the Author: It is beautiful here in the Genesee Valley of Western NY and I do love being a professor. I'll aways be a Black Hills girl, however.

Nathan is affeared.

Once we were up on that railroad tressel, Nathan looked down and from then on, he was in trouble. I forgot how bad his fear of heights can be! It was kind of a long way down.....

The Falls at Letchworth

See the railroad bridge? We climbed up to it and walked on it. Then we found out that was illegal. Whoops. Luckily the 20 or so people that were up there with us didn't get a citation.

More sights

Gee these men make it difficult to keep a straight face. Trevor's cool-man joe attitude just floors me. And he used to be such a sweet child.....

A day at Letchworth

Ohhhhh what a beautiful morning and ohhh what a beautiful day. The boys were less than thrilled, but that is life. I found the sights to be spectacular!

Stella and Rudy

A pretty autumn day, Stella had her nails done, and Rudy got trimmed. He looks like a whole different dog now!

Rudy...Post-you-know-what

Dahling, do you have a light?